Map or Atlas
Nouvelle Carte de l'Amerique Septentrionale: Dressée sur les Plus Nouvelles Observations de Messieuirs de l'Academie des Sciences
Map of North America using sinusoidal projection to represent the curvature of the earth. It shows settlements and cities, Native American land, lakes, rivers, and mountains. The north west is left blank. Routes and notes on various explorers appear in the Pacific Ocean. The map includes two tables, one which aids in locating specific areas of interest, the other further divides Canada, America, and Mexico into their smaller territories. |
Image ID: | 123875 |
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Creation Date: | 1739 |
Creator Name: | Chatelain, Henri Abraham |
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Collection Name: | Map Collection |
Genre: | Map or Atlas |
Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
Original Format Number: | H GX81 1740 N |
Original Dimensions: | 45 x 60 cm |
From: Atlas historique, ou Nouvelle introduction à l'histoire... Dernière ed. Amsterdam: Z. Chatelain, 1732-1739. Tote 1, no. F. |
Cities and towns |
Mountains |
Exploration |
Lakes |
Ocean |
Rivers |
Engraving |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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